Spalding County

Metro Atlanta police identify person of interest in shooting death of 14-year-old

Kaomarion Kendricks Kaomarion Kendricks, 18, is wanted on outstanding warrants for murder, aggravated assault, possession of a pistol by persons under 18, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — The Griffin Police Department has identified a person of interest in the shooting death of a 14-year-old near a high school football game on Saturday.

Police say Kaomarion Kendricks, 17, is wanted on outstanding warrants for murder, aggravated assault, possession of a pistol by persons under 18, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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Officials say just before 5 p.m., Griffin Police and Spalding County Sheriff units working the Griffin/Spalding football game heard shots fired in the area. After searching the area, officials located a 14-year-old dead at the intersection of South 5th Street and West Poplar.

Kendricks whereabouts are unknown, according to police. He is considered to be armed and extremely dangerous.

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Anyone with information on where Kendricks may be is asked to contact the Griffin Police Department at 770-229-6452.

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